RURAL PRIORITY PACKAGE (RPP)

THE RURAL PRIORITY PACKAGE IS PROVIDED BY TASMANIA’S RURAL WORKFORCE AGENCY, HR+.

The RPP is aimed at providing financial incentives, support and assistance to GPTT Registrars signing a minimum 12 month full-time contract in a RPP location.
This is a wonderful opportunity to experience the benefits of working and living in a rural area.

Availability of grants is dependent on identified workforce shortage and subject to change at the discretion of HR+.

RPP LOCATIONS MAY INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING TASMANIAN TOWNS:

Dover
George Town
Scottsdale
St Helens
Swansea
Wynyard

RRP FINANCIAL INCENTIVES AND SUPPORT

Term 1 and Term 2 GP Registrars

For GP registrars commencing in Term 1 or Term 2 an incentive grant of $10,000 is payable in equal instalments after completion of 6 and 12 months within the role.

An additional $10,000 incentive grant is available to registrars signing a second 12 month contract to remain at the same practice.

Term 3 GP Registrars

For registrars commencing in Term 3, an incentive grant of $10,000 is payable in equal instalments after completion of 6 and 12 months in the role.
If the registrar signs a contract for a permanent position at the same practice, commencing immediately post completion of training, they will be eligible for an additional $10,000 incentive grant.
Please note the maximum incentive grant payable via any combination is $20,000 per registrar.

Further benefits and support provided:

A paid initial site visit (up to $2000) covering accommodation and travel expenses for you and your family.
Assistance with finding permanent accommodation.
Assistance with finding your partner employment.
Assistance with integrating into the local community.
HR+ Health Workforce Scholarships are available for training for skills and services relevant to your role which is not already offered by GPTT.
Registrars in these locations may be eligible for payments under the Department of Health Workforce Incentive Program:

- $4,500 after two years in MM3 locations
- $12,000 after two years in MM5 locations
- $16,000 after years 1 and 2 in MM6 locations

GPTT TRAINING REQUIREMENTS

In support of the RPP experience GPTT provides an exemption to the usual requirement regarding maximum 6 month contracts. Registrars who are training in an RPP location may be able to meet RACGP diversity of practice requirements without the need to move to a second practice. Please confirm with GPTT.